CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
- Risk
- A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR0.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Honda Metropolitan scooters may have an improperly sealed joint between the transmission case and the left-side crankcase. This can allow transmission fluid to leak out.
If the fluid leaks, the driveshaft bearings can fail. That can cause a sudden loss of drive power and raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized Honda dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. For questions, contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and reference recall KR0. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Metropolitan | 2016201720182019202020212022202320242025 |
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